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UConn’s STEM Pipeline

Five years ago the General Assembly approved NextGen Connecticut, fueling opportunities in the STEM fields at the state's flagship university. UConn’s pipeline into those fields is now more robust than ever.

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UConn Updates FY18 Budget, Anticipates Even Tighter Year Ahead

UConn had adopted baseline FY18 spending plans in June, pending finalization of the state budget appropriation.

Jonathan is giving out kisses under the mistletoe to members of UConn Nation this holiday season. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

Under the Mistletoe

You never know who you’ll meet under the mistletoe. Watch as UConn Nation's very own Jonathan gets into the holiday spirit.

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Gov. Malloy Names New Chair of UConn Board of Trustees

Thomas E. Kruger of Greenwich, a partner in the corporate practice of the international law firm of Paul Hastings LLP, and six-year member of the Board, has been appointed as incoming chair.

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Message About Controversial Speaker from President Herbst

"As always, honoring an individual’s rights does not imply an endorsement of their message by the university ... This is true with any speaker who comes to our campuses," notes President Herbst.

Albert Gurdon Gulley Hall. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Craig H. Kennedy Selected as UConn’s New Provost

Kennedy plans to visit UConn over the coming months and meet faculty, students, and staff. He will officially begin in April.

University officials warn that without sufficient state funding to hire faculty to offer essential courses and to create strong support networks for students, UConn's high retention and graduation rates will suffer. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

State Support Key to Maintaining UConn’s Retention, Graduation Rates

University officials warn that without sufficient state funding to hire faculty to offer essential courses and to create strong student support networks, UConn's high retention and graduation rates will suffer.

The Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 8, 2013. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn File Photo)

UConn Ranks High Among the Ranks

Ranked 24th in the country for veterans’ services by U.S. News & World Report this year, the University enrolls about 800 veterans, military service members, military dependents, and ROTC students.

Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, director of UConn Hartford, welcomes attendees at a Metanoia session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism' at the Hartford Public Library. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Metanoia 2017: Confronting Racism Together

Members of the UConn community at campuses across the state took part in this year's Metanoia events on the theme of racism. 

Atlantic Ocean. The fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) surfaces for a formation sailing event while participating in the War of 1812 fleet exercise.

National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology Launched by Industry, Academia

The National Institute will build upon the experience and expertise of Electric Boat, UConn, and URI to bring promising innovations from the lab to the manufacturing floor faster.